Ivy Hall PTO Blog, Fri., Apr. 6, 2018

Register Now for Guys' Night Out

Calling all FIFTH-GRADE BOYS! Join us at Guys' Night Out on Apr. 12 with Prairie School at Twin Groves for a fun-filled night of pizza, dodgeball, games, and adventures! This night is just for you – don't miss out on the fun. MORE INFO

Registration is now open on the IVY HALL PTO MEMBERSHIP TOOLKIT. Buy your ticket today – $10 includes one student and one parent admission, plus a special gift. Don't be the only one not there!

Sign Up for Breakfast With Your Buddy!

Breakfast With Your Buddy is a fun event for Ivy Hall students and their dad, grandpa, or other important adult! Spend a little extra time with your kiddo while you enjoy a variety of breakfast foods. Mark your calendar for Fri., Apr. 20, at 7:30 – 8:25 AM! Pre-register now for only $7 per person on the IVY HALL MEMBERSHIP TOOLKIT.

Only limited onsite registration will be available for $8 per person, so it's important to sign up ahead of time!

HELP WANTED! We're also in need of volunteers to help run the event. If you can help us on the morning of Apr. 20, please sign up on the IVY HALL PTO MEMBERSHIP TOOLKIT or contact Tina Piepenbrink.

Upcoming Author Visit – Barb Rosenstock

The Ivy Hall PTO is delighted to welcome award-winning author Barb Rosenstock on Mon., Apr. 23. On this day Ms. Rosenstock will talk with students about her career as an author. Use this LINK at home with your child to learn more about Barb Rosenstock and explore video trailers and educational guides for her books.

2018–2019 School Supply Kits NOW AVAILABLE

We are pleased to announce that we are once again offering the convenient service of complete back-to-school supply kits for the 2018–19 school year. Skip the last-minute shopping in August and order a supply kit for your child! Prices are competitive with local and online stores and Ivy Hall PTO receives profts from this sale that go right back into helping our school, teachers, and students. And it's EASY! Kits will be waiting for you on Meet the Teacher Day in August.

All orders will be placed through our IVY HALL PTO MEMBERSHIP TOOLKIT website now through June 1. If you don't have an account, it's easy to get started. SET UP YOUR ACCOUNT TODAY!

Questions? Contact Colleen Torf

Attention Parents of 5th Graders...
It's time to start thinking about Twin groves School Supply Kits for your incoming 6th grader. To order your kit, please go to the TWIN GROVES PTO MEMBERSHIP TOOLKIT.

(Note: If you have children in multiple D96 schools, you'll be able to use the same log-in for all Membership Toolkit sites.)

** Variety Show Update**

We are happy to announce the 2018 Variety Show is back on, with a revised schedule. Please download/review the Variety Show Flyer, which can be found on the VIRTUAL BACKPACK. Student sign-ups are open today through Apr. 27. SIGN UP HERE

We can always use additional parent volunteers, so feel free to continue to sign up on the Ivy Hall Membership Toolkit. CLICK HERE TO VOLUNTEER.

Those who truly feel passionate about this event are strongly encouraged to sign up NOW to volunteer for it for next year. There is a form on the IVY HALL PTO MEMBERSHIP TOOLKIT for next year's committees and you'll find the Variety Show form there.

Without the strong support we generated this year, we will be in the same situation again next year!

* We Need YOU for 2018–2019!*

The school year is far from over, but we are already thinking about the 2018–2019 school year. We are in the process of forming our Nominating Committee, who will help us build out the PTO Board and Committee Chair roster. We have several Board and many committee chair openings, and we are inviting all interested parents to express their interest in joining us! Please visit the IVY HALL MEMBERSHIP TOOLKIT  to review the psoitions available and sign up if you are interested in being considered for these roles.  If you have any questions, please contact Maria Papageorgiou or Amy Au for more details, and stay tuned to the blog for more information.

Dates to Remember

Apr. 11 – Ice Cream Wednesday
Apr. 12 – Guys' Night Out
Apr. 18 – Ice Cream Wednesday
Apr. 18 – PTO Volunteer Dinner
Apr. 20 – Breakfast With Your Buddy
Apr. 24 – Special Lunch
Apr. 25 – Ice Cream Wednesday
Apr. 27 – Last day to sign up for Variety Show